Francis Ottley
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Sir Francis Ottley (1600/1601ā11 September 1649)[1] was an English Royalist politician and soldier who played an important part in the English Civil War in Shropshire. He was military governor of Shrewsbury during the early years of the war and later served as the Royalist High Sheriff of the county and helped negotiate the surrender of Bridgnorth. His final years were spent in a prolonged and complex struggle to free his estates from sequestration.
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Francis Ottley | |
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Military governor of Shrewsbury | |
Assumed office February 1643 | |
Monarch | Charles I |
High Sheriff of Shropshire (Royalist) | |
In office 1644ā1646 | |
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Born | circa 1600 Pitchford Hall, Shropshire |
Died | 11 September 1649 London |
Spouse | Lucy Edwards |
Children | 3, including Richard |
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Profession | Politician, soldier |
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